Mark Ruffalo, Jean Smart and Wanda Sykes Wear ‘Be Good’ and ‘ICE Out’ Pins at Golden Globes in Tribute to Renée Macklin Good
Several high-profile celebrities used the Golden Globes red carpet as a moment of quiet protest on Sunday, wearing pins reading “Be Good” and “ICE Out” in honor of Renée Macklin Good, a Minneapolis mother who was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation earlier this week.
Actors and presenters including Mark Ruffalo, Jean Smart, Natasha Lyonne, and Wanda Sykes were among those seen wearing the pins during arrivals at the ceremony.
The pins are part of a coordinated protest campaign endorsed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and organized by a coalition of entertainment industry professionals and advocacy groups.
A Coordinated Message on the Red Carpet
The celebrities were photographed wearing the pins during the Variety Golden Globes Pre-Show, presented by Amazon Fire TV, prior to the start of the awards ceremony.
According to organizers, the campaign is intended to honor not only Good, but also Keith Porter, who was fatally shot by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year’s Eve.
Supporting organizations include Maremoto, MoveOn, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Working Families Power, among others.
“A Reminder of What It Means to Be Good”
In a statement released by campaign organizers, the initiative was described as a response to recent deaths linked to immigration enforcement and broader concerns about federal power.
The statement emphasized that the campaign is meant to highlight everyday acts of solidarity and protection within communities.
“It’s reminding us what it means to be good to one another in the face of such horror — to be a good citizen, neighbor, friend, ally, and human,” the organizers said.
“Every day, regular people are being good: keeping kids safe as they walk to school, documenting enforcement actions, and donating to organizations that protect vulnerable communities.”
Criticism of Immigration Enforcement Policies
Organizers also pointed to data indicating that 2025 has been among ICE’s deadliest years in the past two decades, framing the campaign as a direct response to current federal policy.
The statement criticized what it described as a $100 million recruitment campaign aimed at expanding enforcement capacity, arguing that increased enforcement has led to instability rather than safety.
“For the past year, the Trump administration has stretched federal power to punish and intimidate communities,” the statement read.
“ICE is not making our communities safer. They are bringing chaos into our streets, and families — immigrants and U.S. citizens alike — are paying the price.”
A Quiet Protest With National Visibility
While no speeches were made on the red carpet, the pins served as a visible symbol of protest during one of the most-watched entertainment events of the year, drawing attention to an issue that continues to spark national debate.
By choosing subtle messaging rather than overt demonstrations, the actors involved brought renewed focus to the death of Renée Macklin Good and to broader questions surrounding immigration enforcement, accountability, and public safety.
